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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1950
Page
13
Johnny McClaren son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence McClaren suffered a broken left arm above the elbow in a fall from a cattle trough near his grandmother Mrs E W McClaren home. He rests well in a local hospital and plans to return home after a few days of confinement as friends wish him a speedy recovery.
Nine men have been called for induction and will leave Cameron on October 13 for Dallas. Loretta Brock, chief Clerk at the local draft board, announced the action amid a note that since the Korean War began 18 men have been drafted and 124 have been called for physical exams. The army plans a 3 million man force and draft calls are expected to grow heavier and more frequent.
Leslie Huff, a member of the State Board of Education for this district, spoke Tuesday at the Lions Club. He gave a discussion on the Gilmer-Aikin Bill, noting it has greatly improved the state’s educational system. L. Van Perkins led the program.
Introducing William Carroll a seven pound nine ounce son born Friday October 6 1950 at St Edward Hospital to Mr and Mrs J K Elliott The couple also have a son Jerrell Ray who will be two in January The mother is Eloise Tindall Grandparents are Mr and Mrs John Tindall and Mr and Mrs N M Elliott
Olga Schiller of Buckholts was a welcome visitor in Cameron last week, greeted by local residents and sharing stories of the area.
Eddy Arnold rose to fame with That How Much I Love You and built a string of successful records. After five years he remains a top country artist, ranking No.1 in a Billboard disc jockey poll with 414 radio spinners ahead.
Public voters favored Eddy Arnold by purchasing more of his records than any rival artist. His album All-Time Hits From The Hills remains a top choice while Favorite Sacred Songs showcases his heartful singing. Beginning in late September the Eddy Arnold Show will air weekly for a half hour on South and Southwest radio stations.
Suspects broke into the U S Postoffice in Milano Sunday night and stole stamps and cash from a vault in the old Milano State Bank Building. Mrs Faye Bullock, acting postmaster, discovered the break Monday morning as postal inspectors from Waco and Sheriff Carl Black began investigations. Citizens say the robbers knocked off the vault door knob and cleaned out the vault. No loss amount or clues reported.
Donald Smith of Kilgore is spending a few days with his sister and husband Rev H C Buttram in a brief family visit.
The St. Rita's Circle met on Wednesday October 4 at Simon George Memorial Hall with Mrs. B. J. Matocha and Mrs. A. J. Matocha as hostesses. Delegates reported from committees for the National Council of Catholic Women to be held here the coming weekend. Refreshments of apple straddles with whipped cream and coffee were served. The next meeting will be in two weeks with Mr. Lee Laake and Mrs. William Balhorn Sr. as hostesses.
Miss Johnnie Tindall of Austin spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs John Tindall. Miss Tindall is employed with the Bell Telephone Co in Austin.
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